The Alps are
loved by everyone: by sports enthusiasts who wait
for the winter months in order to get out onto the
downhill slopes or to slide around the upland plains
on the cross-country ski circuits; by the
mountaineers who go up in summer to almost
inaccessible paths that take them to within an inch
of infinity; by nature-lovers who can explore the
parks, right down to the families and the children
who can enjoy the wonderful Italian hospitality in
the myriad villages, have fun in the
intelligently-designed leisure facilities and savor
the splendid cuisine. The Italian mountains are for
everyone - a marvelous place in all the seasons of
the year.

If you like
skiing, the Aosta Valley provides the highest
excitement in Europe. There is outstanding
scenery consisting of huge Alpine glaciers, from
the Gran
Paradiso
to the Matter-horn, and from Mont Blanc,
to Monte Rosa.
In the Aosta Valley, you can go up to very high
altitudes using modern ski-lifts, and enjoy
spectacular views, with downhill pistes that are
always practicable and suitable for experts and
beginners alike Then there are the cross-country
skiing circuits, the ice-skating rinks and, in
summer, lots of itineraries for those who like
walking and those who prefer pedaling on a
mountain bike, as well as all kinds of sports
facilities.
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The history
of the Piedmont mountains is a very ancient one,
of shining peaks and routes of communication
between different peoples and nations: it is the
crossing-places, rather than the summits, that
have been instrumental in the fate of the Alps,
determining the social, cultural and economic
evolution of its populations. And these
mountains of Piedmont still retain a culture
that is typical of areas of passage, with
valuable traces of history, in a bleak,
inaccessible setting, enhanced by facilities of
excellent quality and by myriad ideas which make
the Piedmont Alps a jewel waiting to be
discovered.
www.piemonteitalia.eu

Passion,
nature and tradition. Here, there is a strong
tourist tradition based on many decades of
experience, thanks to entrepreneurs who were
pioneers in the sector and who thus triggered
off the processes essential for bringing about
good economic growth, and thanks also to the
enchanting scenery of solitary mountain peaks
and broad meadows, impenetrable woods and
orderly vineyards. Lombardy invites you to visit
it, and have a holiday enjoying the many aspects
of a lush environment, where the big
metropolises and the mountain villages are just
a stone's throw away from each other.
www.turismo.regione.lombardia.it

Veneto
is characterized by an alpine area of
great natural beauty and Tre Cime di
Lavaredo
and the extraordinary and unique natural
amphitheater of
Cortina d'Ampezzo
in the
Dolomites
are the icing on the cake. But there are
numerous other localities in the
mountainous area of Veneto which am
well-loved by vacationer and of great
environmental beauty such as
Cadore,
Valle d'Ampezzo,
Comelico, Marmolada
and Mt
Cristallo, to mention
only a few of the better known areas.
These localities are paradise for lovers
of winter sports but they are also ideal
for quiet holidays during the summer
months.
www.veneto.to

Trentino
offers you cultural and natural resources as
well as a journey into its history and spoils
you with clean water, pure air and beautiful
surroundings. This area features traditions and
values of the people as well as agricultural
products, and reflects the harmony of nature and
culture, men and environment, well-being and
hospitality. Summer holidays in Trentino is the
perfect time to get to know new friends, broaden
your horizon or let yourself surprise. The
Alpine territory includes: the
Adamello-Presanella, Cevedale,
the Brenta
Dolomites,
the Val di Fassa
Dolomites,
the Lagorai
and the Pale di
S.Martino
chains.

Alto
Adige is the most northern region of
Italy, in the heart of the eastern Alps.
With valleys and mountains unfolding
continuously, its landscape presents a
varied aspect, from the mountainous zone
of
Ortles-Cevedale,
(Solda,
Trafoi, Val
Martello)
to the pale peaks of the Dolomites and
to the porphyry walls of
Bassa Atesina. A dominant
and majestic scene of the South Tryolean
Alps is constituted by the Dolomites.
A third of the territory is protected
under strict landscape and environmental
laws, which is guaranty and a promise of
interesting walks across the following
parks: Sciliar/Schelern,
Puez/Odle/Puez-Geisher, Monte
Corno/Trudner Horn, Dolomites of
Sesto/Sextner Dolomites, Vedrette di
Rics/Riesen-femer, Sarentine
Alps/Santaler Alps and the National
Stelvio/Stilfser Park.
www.suedtirol.info

The
Alpine territory includes: the
Carnia, one of the
best preserved areas in the Alps; the
Tarvisio area contains
the Julian Alps.
Piancavallo, near Aviano,
is one of the best equipped and modern
skiing resorts in the Alps, where even
competitions for the world's cup are
held. From Piancavallo, descending
toward Barcis and its lake, one can go
toward the peaks of the Friulian
Dolomites of
Valcellina. Other
mountain areas around
Pordenone are Val
Colvera,
Val
Tramontina, Val Cosa
and Val
D'Arzino.
The Friuli offers the best of everything
for a traditional mountain holiday: in
the winter, downhill and cross-country
skiing, and in the summer hikes and
walks in very well preserved natural
areas, as well as many slopes for
climbers, while an organized series of
shelters and refuge huts makes it
possible to continue climbing even for
several days.
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